1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 108 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Wartburg | Hyundai |
| Model | 1.3 l Tourist | Atos |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
